Cadbury

Brunch Bar

Barcode 7622202219306

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Brunch Bar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, stabiliser (sorbitols), emulsifiers (soya lecithins, E471, E476), flavouring, barley malt extract, and the pre-identified UPF ingredient skimmed milk powder. These are industrial formulations and additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes (22%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
OK

stabiliser (sorbitols)
UPF

vegetable fats (palm, shea)

A blend of tropical vegetable fats, commonly used for baking and confectionery applications; includes palm oil and shea fat.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

whole grain wheat flour (5,5 %)
OK

rice flour (5 %)
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

honey

Natural bee-derived sweetener; 2% of the ingredient list.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

wheat bran

Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients, commonly used as a baking or cereal ingredient.
OK

whey powder (from milk)

Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
OK

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

emulsifiers (soya lecithins, e471, e476)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

5 xe 28 g (140 g) molasses
OK

flavouring. may contain peanuts and nuts. 7 622202 2

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Common questions about Brunch Bar

Is Brunch Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Brunch Bar by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, stabiliser (sorbitols), emulsifiers (soya lecithins, E471, E476), flavouring, barley malt extract, and the pre-identified UPF ingredient skimmed milk powder. These are industrial formulations and additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Brunch Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Brunch Bar as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, vegetable fats (palm, shea), invert sugar syrup, Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.